“We haven’t seen any repercussions from the oil industry yet but it’s definitely something we’re preparing for,” Gray says. He notes the staff has a history of handling layoffs from past instances, including the closure of the Kamloops Daily News.

For those out of work, Gray says there are options available that range from skills training to entrepreneurship that include financial assistance.

If an employee is laid off and is collecting severance, they can still get an active employment insurance claim.

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